monody Definition

monody
noun monodies

1a. literary
Especially in Greek tragedy: a mournful song or speech performed by a single actor;
1b. literary
Any poem lamenting a death.
2. music.
A song in which the melody is sung by one voice only, with other voices accompanying.

Derivative: monodic
adj

Derivative: monodist
noun

Etymology: 17c: from Greek monoidia, from oide song.